What is the Greater Kromme Stewardship Initiative?
Nestled near St. Francis Bay in the breathtaking Eastern Cape, the Greater Kromme Stewardship Initiative is a passionate conservation effort committed to protecting the region’s diverse ecosystems, wildlife, and communities. The Kromme River, a vital lifeline, flows through this extraordinary area, supporting species and habitats that are found nowhere else on Earth.
This collaborative project unites wind farms, conservationists, farmers, and government bodies, all working towards one goal: to safeguard the environment. Through the innovative Biodiversity Stewardship framework, we empower landowners to protect their properties, creating official nature reserves that preserve vital ecosystems for generations to come.
A decade of commitment: a new chapter for conservation at Cape St Francis
Some conservation milestones take years of patient work before they become public news. The agreement announced on 16 October 2026 for approximately 235 hectares at Ongegunde Vryheid, near Cape St Francis, is one such moment. For the Greater Kromme Stewardship (GKS),...
Kouga Celebrates five new Wind & Wilderness Reserves
KABELJOUS STATE LAND DECLARED
After more than 33 years, the Kabeljous state land has finally been officially declared a Nature Reserve. For decades, this special area was earmarked for conservation, but the formal process took time to come together. Thanks to the amazing efforts and collaboration...